The Ultimate Gunpla Beginner's Guide

Well, it only took about a month of work, but the Ultimate Gunpla Beginner's Guide is finally here! I hope this video is informative and inspires newcomers to the hobby to pick up their tools and start building! If you still have questions after watching the video, leave a comment down below and i'll do my best to answer you! #gundam #gunpla
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Table Of Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Misconceptions
3:51 - What Is Gunpla?
4:58 - What Tools Do I Need?
6:52 - Where Do I Buy Gunpla?
8:15 - What Is Premium Bandai?
9:13 - What Are Grades?
10:32 - What Does Each grade Mean?
11:42 - HG/High Grades
13:00 - MG/Master Grades
14:09 - Master Grade 2.0
14:23 - Master Grade Ver. Ka
15:08 - RG/Real Grades
16:20 - PG/Perfect Grades
17:01 - Other Grades
17:31 - FG/First Grades
18:02 - AG/Advanced Grades
18:47 - 1/100
19:24 - RE100/Reborn 100
20:00 - MS/Mega Size
20:44 - SD/Super Deformed
21:14 - What Grade Should I Start With?
22:18 - What To Expect Before Building
23:43 - Building Your First Gunpla Kit
24:20 - Building Terminology
24:50 - Organizing Your Workspace
25:18 - Reading The Manual
25:47 - Building Process
26:16 Nub Removal
26:56 - Using Sandpaper
27:25 - Symbols In The Manual
28:54 - Applying Stickers And Decals
29:44 - Foil Stickers
30:02 - Sticker Style Decals
30:10 - Dry Transfer Decals
30:32 - Waterslide Decals
31:11 - Where To Put Decals
31:29 - Outro

[@Devan...]

How did I end up here? I've never even seen Gundam. I'll take 2, please.

[@YouSeeGundam]

That’s how I started out too, and now look at me 😭

[@linearpower2086]

I could think of worse ways to spend your life savings

[@neroidius6915]

I’LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK

[@jessekedrowski5566]

one random click, $60 later

[@tokyocrystal]

exactly, besides old gundam, and a theme song or 2 lol otherwise i love the builds

[@cbrown596]

@3:12 - "Doesn't it cost a lot of money?" *Laughs/Cries in Warhammer 40k*

[@LarsxLeia]

Me looking at GW announcing another price increase 😀

[@KINGPAINTS666]

I only collect 90s warhammer now which ironically despite being rarer is a lot cheaper than the modern stuff for the most part 😂

[@arandomtoychannel8117]

Another tip from an experienced builder: if your not a gundam fan still watch some of the shows as making an emotional connection to the MS design can justify some of the more expensive kits. I will own a HG Neo Zeong one day

[@snodog00]

My first kits were Gundam Wing Epion and the mass produced suits from 08th MS Team, which were the two series that got me started into Gundam. They were my favorite kits. I have Heavyarms coming in a few days and I'm so excited.

[@codyh0886]

i hadn't watched any of the shows, but I had played several games with gundam, the emotional connection comes from the nostalgia of playing the game with my brothers growing up. Also having now watched IBO and TWFM I have a healthy attachment to some of those mobile suits.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

That's where I'm at. I'm from the 80s and kind of remember the show but its hard to find online. Any suggestions?

[@race_addict]

Totally valid point! I generally build scale aircraft, but lately I'd been thinking about trying something new/different and Gunpla was an easy option. I watched a bit of SEED back like 20 or so years ago, but I've never been a Gundam aficionado. So I read up on what the latest series was, found The Witch From Mercury episodes online, watched all 13 over a weekend, and now I've GOT to get some of (er... all of) those suits!

[@shaunvalentines4252]

this is a good tip because if i messed up Char's Red Gundam i would kill myself lmaooooo

[@henrysylvia6951]

My first build was a minute ago but I recently got 2 models so me and my girlfriend could build them and there incredible. I have adhd so the attention to detail was really nice and she had a lot of fun just making sure each cut was perfect.

[@gabeitch9142]

That’s crazy you built 2 more in the span of a minute? Having a girlfriend has its benefits I guess.

[@origin199]

“Always start with a High Grade kit.” Me, after purchasing MG RX-0 Unicorn because it looked cool: *sweats nervously*

[@fatcheeksjt1340]

BHBAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA I BOUGHT IT TOO

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

i also just bought a MG and its gonna be my first gunpla(i have build like 5 small gunpla when i was like 8 and its been like 12 years)

[@thewannabeweeb]

@@fatcheeksjt1340 As an Owner of an MG Unicorn, It's a pretty good kit even after a decade, though you have to look out for loose parts such as the skirts and on my model, the ankles. So I recommend tightening up a few of those joints so it won't be a pain.

[@fatcheeksjt1340]

@@thewannabeweeb i didnt build mine yet😳

[@Tyfor]

oof my guy

[@shyonae]

Me, who built 5 kits without cutters and removed the nubs with my teeth: 👁️👄👁️

[@YouSeeGundam]

you are a true member of the proud nub eater gang

[@stuchly1]

@@YouSeeGundam haha! Love that reply! 🤣👍 This was a great video, hope you get more subscribers!

[@Cat18364]

Me who didn’t use teeth and instead struggled by using normal scissors:👁👄👁

[@ryo5210]

I think I'm the only person who removes them by twisting them around with just my hand... Broke quite a numbers of them, NGL

[@shyonae]

@@ryo5210 I do the same! Though I still use my cutters now to remove the longer and thicker pieces since you gotta be super careful with them.

[@TenorZero]

I watched this a year ago and as of today I have built 22 models. So happy this ended up in my recommendations. Thank you so much for making this video. I'm glad I picked up this hobby!!

[@redlionpride]

Fulfilling, right? But costs so much money. I already blew hundreds of dollars on this hobby. lol

[@shuyinkim2514]

Well done

[@hinewdaniel2998]

1 year later and this is still the best beginners guide to gunpla. I believe this video encouraged so many people to get into the hobby. Myself included. Thanks again !!!

[@Default653]

Saw this and it really demystified Gunpla as a total noob. Been building since Christmas and bought 5 kits already. Long live robot models!

[@doctormarvello2221]

Me, a beginner, who had no idea I needed tools: 👁👄👁 Edit: I am no longer a beginner and I am now using tools :) I’ve built 30 kits and counting

[@johncasares6729]

Same built two without

[@doctormarvello2221]

@@johncasares6729 I’ve built five haha

[@arandomguy2616]

I built 5 of them with just a pair of scissors and a nail clipper until, I got my small tool kit thing

[@sumboi9998]

Bro same All I had was my trusty box cutter

[@savagepicklejho7274]

I’m working on my sixth without tools

[@lilbroomstick9331]

“Master grades are usually around 30$ - 100$” Me who lives in Australia: “You gotta bump those numbers up those are rookie numbers”

[@ms-07b3goufcustom9]

Gundam express in Sydney is cheaper than some places

[@zucktheskeleton9731]

But man its too expensive in Malaysia too

[@zucktheskeleton9731]

Its like 1$= Rm4.50 like x4 times of the price

[@ajc3966]

@@zucktheskeleton9731 ikr zz

[@kirayamato6023]

in my country MG gunpla is 2000.00 and up

[@bizzy5439]

Here's my first Gunpla story: I was on vacation in Oahu this year and my brother took me to a Don Quijote store (Japanese importer). I knew I wanted a few things but didn't really know what to get so I just grabbed an Entry Grade Gunpla off the wall for 10 bucks and said "what the heck, sure" without really knowing if I'd have the means of building it. I'd caught bits and pieces of Gundam Wing when it was on Toonami and was enamored but never dove into the show or franchise. Flash forward a month later and I built it: my first Gunpla GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. I was amazed at the engineering that went into just designing this tiny beginner's kit and now I want to get into more. I watched the 0079 Trilogy and I think I'm hooked... Awesome video, I feel confident moving forward :)

[@anshbansal1580]

Absolutely amazing video man, being a gundam fan i always wanted to get into gunpla naturally, and this video was genuinely perfect! you've definitely got yourself a new follower!!

[@zacjones917]

Me, who’s been building gunpla for almost a decade watching this because I like the channel: 👁👄👁

[@YouSeeGundam]

I appreciate the support 😄 I’m glad you enjoy my content!

[@dragon8887]

Same dude.. been building for 3 years but still found this video to be awesome.

[@vali69]

Me, who's been watching videos on gunpla for around 4 years now despite never getting one: 👁👄👁 One day... one day I'll jump right in strong with a bunch of kits and maybe even a pg

[@Gingy_2006]

@@vali69 I watched multiple videos and reviews before my first kit, so NY the time I watched this I already knew everything but kept watching cause it was fun, I only have 1 kit but plan to get more

[@ZstackZip]

You know what we need? Titanfall model kits

[@YouSeeGundam]

absolutely

[@jayden1225]

If bandai decides to do this, the first one I would buy is the Ronnin

[@metallicfingers]

i never knew i needed this

[@ryderlamacchia-meeks3387]

I love titan fall

[@sentane8031]

yes

[@joeray8854]

This was a really great beginners guide, I’ve been on the fence about trying gunpla but now I think I will get my first kit

[@ghostpants7344]

I watched my first gundam series recently and thought it would be fun to get into building the models. This was very helpful, thank you!

[@arc2144]

Me a mid 30 adult who suddenly reverted back to my youth and suddenly binge-watching all the series and scouring the internet for all the models.

[@nohandle498]

Same! My midlife crisis is coming in the form of plastic robots. Also I bought EXO squad on DVD hahaha

[@Redbullluva]

Embrace it! =] Enjoy yourself however you can.

[@512playa]

Me too bro lol

[@nevergoinghome666]

This is happening for me too lol

[@Mcdun325]

Same. Same. XD

[@CrossTrash]

"Start with a high grade" *first gunpla was a master grade wing gundam i royally fucked up* "I agree"

[@PersonMan-qf3om]

I am glad that i knew nothing of gunpla and picked up a high grade for my first one (It was RX-78-2 gundam beginner i didnt even know it was a beginner)

[@bolson42]

Lmao same my first was a real grade and my hands basically died having to handle with such small detailed parts

[@Tyfor]

i feel u

[@ymft5]

lmao a 1/100 barbatos was my first gunpla

[@setsunaimpacto8713]

Kinda late but I also fucked up my first Gundam build back in 2016. I was 12 years old and had no tools whatsoever, I was just recently gifted a RG Freedom Gundam ZGMF-X10A and completely broke some parts. Really stressful to look at 4-5 years later.

[@mechascythe100]

I remember the earlier days when I first started on building gunpla. I was watching this video while waiting for my first kit to arrive, and I enjoyed building gunpla since then. So now whenever I come across this video it brings back nostalgia and some great memories. And also a big thanks for giving tips for the beginners!

[@moddedoni1702]

This was like, the most informative and easy to digest beginners guide i''ve ever watched, thanks for that!

[@benjaminbierley2074]

"Don't let one bad experience ruin it for you" *Laughs in 90s US Gundam Wing kits*

[@Eric-gi2pp]

I haven't built one since my cousins first run GW kit. Miserable experience and been adverse to considering it again until now.

[@deltacatts3734]

Epyon was my first, not a great experience. I made the mistake of just seeing “oh cool robot”

[@PeterSFam]

I liked the 90's Gundam wing kits with the exception of Epyon and the Tall Geese models most of them were pretty good. Though if Epyon was the first model I might have not continued.

[@Lucas-iSL]

@@deltacatts3734 my dad has an HG Epyon and, even though they really aren't comparable, after building an RG Crossbone, the quality of the Epyon was laughably bad

[@CrossfireGamingNetwork]

Ugh those were terrible

[@swivelboiiguess6422]

22:20 this suddenly turned into a Jobby transformation sequence

[@YouSeeGundam]

I guess you’re right lol

[@sherylmeyer739]

Ahh I see you're a swivel man of culture as well

[@cappuccinocapputeano]

REMEMEBERS reis figuring thumbnail

[@campkira]

gunpla is for people who had a lot of free time.. trust me.. i still had some does not yet been open out of the box and the shop that selling me is gone...

[@usernameunavailable2036]

Swivelboi i guess lol

[@kopjevla]

this might be one of the clearest guides to a possible new hobby/piece of entertainment i've ever seen. i've been interested in watching people make gundams for a while now and i always guessed that doing this myself would be not only a hassle and a waste of money but also would require me to do all kinds of things like painting which i honestly couldn't see myself ever doing, but the first 4 minutes alone completely quashed those worries and now i feel like i could try it. it's not like i need another hobby on top of the ones i already have but they all have in common that it's like putting together puzzle pieces. i don't know if and when i'll buy a set but this video has definitely convinced me to do so.

[@n1pun131]

I've built around a dozen gunpla now but I just saw this video and decided to watch it, cuz why not. Great video mate and incredibly informative and at the same time interesting to watch. I love this hobby now more than ever, and I really hope more people get into it as well, as it's incredibly fun and rewarding. Cheers!

[@MomSmoocha]

me at the start: wth are these anime robots?? me after 12 minutes: how many can i buy without going bankrupt?

[@YouSeeGundam]

going bankrupt is part of the fun though

[@MomSmoocha]

@@YouSeeGundam dang well I guess I’m going bankrupt

[@Deathbomb9]

@@MomSmoocha unless you start a youtube channel about your trials with high end kits so the rest of the community can laugh, cry, and then congratulate you when you succeed and learn new things and techniques.

[@Deathbomb9]

@@YouSeeGundam are single edge cutters better than dual? Asking for a friend.

[@fredchou123]

@@Deathbomb9 from personal experience, yes.

[@hyfryd6677]

'Does it cost a lot of money' Oh lord... I'm into 40K and dear lord when I checked the price on these kits I was shocked by how much cheaper everything was, the kits around the same size as a Land Raider tank are legit HALF THE DAMN PRICE THIS IS HEAVEN.

[@Ralleigh]

I know right.

[@huhrawz]

Japan is something else

[@notgray88]

Yeah it's because Games Workshop are a bunch of greedy bastards

[@jvmango3057]

Yeah when compared to other things like anime figures and figmas they're really cheap the quality on almost all of them are great too so kudos to bandai

[@jacobpacheco3165]

Not to mention fighting with Japanese kids over limited stock. I swear every popular gundam on Amazon has like 3 in stock

[@optisprimusproductions]

Ever since my dad bought me those simple 30 minute made model kits, I’ve been in love with them! Kinda moved off from Lego, and came to gunpla. I’ve been trying to find some good master grades, but the MS-09 Dom was my favorite. Haven’t opened, waiting for X-mas for the surprise. This video helps more!

[@Cxnn3r3977]

I’ve just ordered my first Kits! This video 100% helped me out and really gave me a good idea of what I was getting into, definitely dropping a sub!

[@OwnageMancer]

Step 1: Buy like a million Zakus Step 2(optional): Buy someone for your Zaku army to beat up

[@jeremyhall9888]

This is the correct method

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

Nice

[@kumatorahaltmanndreemurr]

@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 Wheatley? How’d you get back from space!?

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

@@kumatorahaltmanndreemurr an earth federation ship thought I was a lost haro

[@lexy1748]

@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 portal is in UC confirmed. Which means... GLADOS IS A GUNDAM

[@da-rice]

People just getting into gunpla definitely should be guided to this. This video is so well informed and enjoyable. *WARNING* ITS MISSING: How to stop the crippling addiction of buying and building more and more gunpla kits....

[@halostormx7827]

Simply because none can recover, this is our creed

[@MyNamesFredrick]

An addiction that will live on after you die. Your skeletons gonna come out of your coffin and begin to buy gunpla.

[@skeetskeet7041]

My dumbass right after buying UC RG, pre-ordering the MG of Epyon, and buying the Xi-Gundam within the span of a day…as well as the RX-72 revive variant…and the american variant…oh no

[@NexusSamurai]

@@skeetskeet7041 HOLY SHIT!

[@Moonlit_Snowflake]

so... does this mean that custom built gundams do not count?

[@mattmanshaw]

THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!! GOT MY STARTER AND AM EXCITED!!! Great work, im hyped, no longer worried, and excited!!!

[@hyperlavablast8347]

this video was so awesome! very helpful. im starting with the evnagelion unit 01 real grade and this video just made me more exited to build it.

[@wewyllenium]

I got into gunpla by talking to a guy who was hanging around an alley near my place. he gave my 1st dosage of gunpla for free. I got hooked. Now I spent all my money on gunpla.

[@jakobschifo9590]

Me: hears Evangelion music in a Gundam video Also me: *loads beam rifle with religious intent*

[@PersonMan-qf3om]

I want to build evangelions

[@linearpower2086]

They have those also

[@nirvanaoverrated]

Yeah Bandai made RG Evangelion kits, so put your beam rifle, rookie

[@jakobschifo9590]

@@nirvanaoverrated Counter: this is stated in the name to be a video about Gunpla, not Bandai products. I refuse to lower my weapon.

[@nirvanaoverrated]

@@jakobschifo9590 *But it's still a bandai model kit, so put it down*

[@motherreaper7287]

Thanks for this, it was helpful for letting me know about sizes and some other stuff before my first purchase, really appreciate it.

[@supergavinachillesahk8802]

Hello, just came back to this video that had mw started on gunpla. Although I've been a gundam fan since the 90s, I didn't know that this hobby was a "thing". I'm so happy that I came across this video just like so many others. Hope you will be back to making more videos in the future. Cheers!

[@CaptRapticon]

As a rather jaded Warhammer 40k Fan I might just get into this hobby, even if I am not a fan of Gundam. But just the aspect of building it is great for someone like me who likes to assemble stuff. Looks cheaper. Though I might start with the Entry Grade Rx something. Update: will be on a 40k hiatus thanks to Gunpla....

[@bashfulcs]

How’s your progress, pal?

[@dbensdrawinvids8390]

A story in 2 parts.

[@cjs4247]

Character development

[@shocker1209081]

Saaaaaaame. X'D

[@coneman844]

Same here. I haven’t stopped with 40k but this is sucking me in

[@echelonx4501]

"What do grades mean? Well in my case growing up it meant no video games for the rest of the week." I wish I could give a second thumbs up just for this comment. I can relate so much I laughed.

[@PersonMan-qf3om]

If there was double like button i would press for sure

[@quicksandbuddy]

Working on my second model and I really appreciate this video 🙏 Very helpful

[@amwolfmusic]

This has been incredibly helpful, I have a few kits coming in (the 3 first grade kits) to have a go at them. This video has really helped me jump into the hobby, thanks!

[@itmedan]

A Gundam and Jojo fan *I have found my kind.*

[@deadaquarius488]

YES I'M🔥

[@randominternetguy88]

We have similarities.

[@kwintosz0]

And evangelion

[@Bigstet05]

Y e s

[@spacetrainbaby3737]

"A lot of begginer kits can cost 10-20 dollars" Me, who lives in a 3rd world country: *weeps*

[@613mp]

Same

[@613mp]

I got a z'gok for 40 euros

[@kenegaden2735]

3 times the price here (Already suited to GDP)

[@G3N-0F-D00M]

Fr

[@carlosfrederico5990]

200 reais fml

[@ElBestDelWorld]

I had completely forgotten many of these details. Thank you for putting this together. I'm no longer worried about returning to this world.

[@elderweeb1834]

just bought some kits. New to the hobby and this video was helpful. Thank you

[@SilverShards]

The most important thing is, having fun while building.

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

Mmmmyes

[@justagirlwithamustache9618]

@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 laughs in mg unicorn

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

@@justagirlwithamustache9618 *crying* _NO-_

[@lexy1748]

"I recommend starting with the High Grade" me, drowning in my endless mountain of SDs: *oh*

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

nice

[@dielite4059]

@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 nice name

[@danglan7672]

SD mean Simple Dimples right?

[@lexy1748]

@@danglan7672 say that again and I will make your face SD!

[@Deathbomb9]

So you're the reason they actually sell... I might buy a few just for fun and to customize a little...mostly test beds.

[@Danapher]

I literally just bought a kit yesterday after hearing about it twice and having no clue what I was getting myself into. I'm hooked, I spent all night setting it up and it's so fun and such a cool figurine after

[@Zerotrance11]

I got my first model kit on the way right now, and I'm so glad I watched this vid first instead of trying to go in blind. Thanks for the tips! =)

[@cVanishMantle]

Definitely going to share with a few people who are curious about this hobby.

[@YouSeeGundam]

Awesome! Hopefully it can help them out 😄

[@munfaiaforu]

D MoneZ So... how did it go?

[@Gingy_2006]

@D MoneZ did u do well

[@jodyboi716]

This a great hobby don’t let anybody tell you different it’s super fun. I’ve done lots of models and every one of them has their own challenges but it’s really rewarding. Also it’s pretty cheep. I’d tell anyone to try it especially if you liked legos as a kid.

[@YouSeeGundam]

i agree! also, I loved LEGO as a kid which is probably why i love gunpla so much. building stuff is really fun!

[@dielite4059]

damn I love both, so today I bought my first gunpla!

[@kennywiratrijaka9058]

It is a really fun hobby ngl. But DAMN is it expensive! And i cant really make money off of it. Unless i do paint jobs and sell em but the investment + learning is too much for a high school who saves lunch money like me

[@kringsom]

The Lego to Gunpla pipeline is real

[@michaelmijares5547]

Step 1: Have money.

[@brainwithani5693]

Step 2: have time

[@pyro_gammer]

Step 3: suffer

[@HystericalDark]

Really appreciate the info about decals. I love how detailed this video is. Got my first kit 2 weeks ago, and the only tool missing is the sandpaper....and some courage to open up and start building ahaha

[@victordelacroix4729]

I started this hobby on a whim, just randomly bought mg sazabi, then used wire cutter and sand paper , turns out just fine, I didn't know they have specific tools for this XD

[@MundoLatino184]

😂 I mean if it works it works

[@attila535]

If only I had a place for them. Also at least GUNPLAS don't have horrendous mould lines, unlike models from a certain Brittish tabletop wargaming comapny.

[@alecmiller5296]

No mold lines when I 3d print their stuff lmao Ave Dominus Nox

[@carronline1]

you could just clean them up and smooth out the mould lines

[@MegaInsaneMC]

@@carronline1 you can but on stuff like plasma weapons or some tyranid models they are in the most obnoxious and awkward to work locations.

[@vishavix426]

Awesome! I built a zoid and a model kit ferrari and they were decently easy for me so I just deep dove into gunpla and started with a PG Unicorn and so far it is going great!

[@d3viant86]

Man it's so cool to see these things still around and thriving. I remember making these when I was a kid (late 90's) used to photograph them & everything. 😂

[@SirSaberDelux]

22:20 Hey that’s Jobby The Hong’s theme whenever he’s transforming his Figures!!

[@notgray88]

JOBBY REVIEW MORE GUNPLA REEEEEEEE

[@HawkofEndimyon]

I'm so glad someone else noticed that.

[@jaykerp2878]

Probably was an Insider for the "rEvIeW mOrE gUnPlA!" Meme xDDDD

[@sixela2268]

the gundam ghost is forever unpleased by the amount of gunpla he reviews

[@SpanishDio]

This man really put Misato's theme over his Gunpla Guide , you sir are a man of culture and can have my Subscription.

[@YouSeeGundam]

Misato is hot so I had to

[@carlitoes1220]

@@YouSeeGundam Ah, I see your a man of culture as well.

[@PersonMan-qf3om]

@@YouSeeGundam i see you are a man of cutlrue subbed i also love the theme one of my favorites

[@Animator10107]

@@YouSeeGundam DIO!!

[@weirdo_Ely]

This video was super helpful I'm a absolutely a noob and always have interest in this hobby. Thank you, this video covers a lot of information by starting your very own Gundam.

[@moosemama9891]

Thanks for this! Just ordered my first kit (an HG Methuss) and I’m super stoked to give it a shot!

[@youthought2975]

You See Gundam: You must use nippers Me, who uses a straight edge toenail clipper: *Visible Confusion*

[@bluecometdaiamon]

same bro

[@x8a3vier]

I use the same flush cutters that I use for my custom cables, Just need to make sure they are sharp before I use them.

[@paul46403]

@you thought you are not the only one and used the sanding edge that came with it

[@bitbreaker_creator]

I didnt know toenail clippers could be gay

[@automorpher9679]

I found some gunpla at my local hobby lobby. They mostly had high grade, but they had a few others. I bought my girst one today and i am really sinking into the hobby. Thanks for all of the great tips :)

[@YouSeeGundam]

No problem, also if you buy gunpla from hobby lobby again they have a 40% off coupon that can be used like once per day, it’s on their website and you can pull it up on your phone for the cashier to scan, it let me get an HG Leo and an HG jesta for $20 total

[@incanethos7551]

Bought my first two models and a gunpla basic kit thanks to your video, wish me luck!

[@EikoandMog]

This video helped a lot when I first started with Gunpla and got me interested in the hobby. After assembling an Entry Grade RX-78-2, I picked up a HG Infinite Justice and from there, I'm now hooked. Just assembled my first MG this week, in fact and it looks awesome.

[@ShubhamGupta-ir2gn]

I like how there's a random Rei and a random Minako thrown in between those Usagi stickers.

[@sexysaurusrex548]

That 1/100 Unicorn was my first ever build, I started this hobby last week, and now I’m building kyrios... I also have a shin Musha gundam on shipping, And I have no money left for my other hobbies.

[@YouSeeGundam]

welcome to the financial black hole my friend

[@clericbeastie]

I recently watched all of Gundam 00, and picked up a MG Kyrios kit at a convention without even thinking about the fact that I knew very little about gunpla. I found this video while searching for tips on how to put him together, and it just made me more excited to get into the hobby! My first kit and I thank you! :D

[@ShadowBomber19]

Liked and Subscribed. You're my first youtube subscription for Gunpla. I wish I'd of watched before I bought my first gunpla but I'm still very excited to build mine (MG Nu Gundam Ver. Ka).

[@sephy5357]

"Where did you buy your first kit?" Target

[@ayechanoo3383]

Wait they sell gunpla kits at Target?

[@sephy5357]

@@ayechanoo3383 at my target, yea

[@ThatllbeGreat1]

Sammmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeee I got barbatos

[@lexy1748]

The toy section of a mall brand store

[@gektoast4968]

@@sephy5357 I’m so jealous lmao

[@shahman76]

Thinking about getting into building my first kit ever. You helped immensely in getting me started. Thanks loads! Wish me luck.

[@YouSeeGundam]

good luck!

[@shahman76]

@@YouSeeGundam so I did it. My first Gunpla, a Gundam Exia HG is now posing up on my shelf. Thanks again.

[@zg5850]

@@shahman76 nice.

[@rio-ob3ee]

so, howd it go?

[@shahman76]

@@rio-ob3ee well, a year later and I’m deep in the rabbit hole. I went from HG kits to RG kits to MG kits (that I love building). PG kits just too expensive tbh. I also went from building, to building and panel lining. Now I build panel line water decal and top coat my builds. Currently I just started experimenting with painting my kits. And I’ve also started building and painting warhammer 40k models too. So yeah… a year later hooked on plastic crack to a wallet destroying degree. Couldn’t be happier 😁

[@TheSecretCultivator]

@24:09 bro is me chillin playing video games in the most uncomfortable yet most comfortable position. Great video btw helped me tons

[@Dutchgamey]

i bought my fits ever model kit (RX-78-2 1/144 HG) 2 days ago and this guide has got me even more exited to build it. i'll be keeping a eye on this channel for sure

[@gabemarkwald]

The background song that kicks in at the "What To Expect Before Building"....is that a jobby reference lol?

[@YouSeeGundam]

Maybe 👀 I mostly just needed more music for each segment and was already using stuff from Kevin macleod so that one came to mind lol

[@djsoundwave5595]

REVIEW MORE GUNDAM

[@titan133760]

SWIVEL IT IN MY ASS

[@qrowacheron230]

So I'm not the only one with PTSD

[@yusufihafiz1047]

@@titan133760 New Line by me : SWIVEL MA NIPPLES

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

Though I know everything there is to know about Gunpla already, I watched the entire thing for how well put together this is. I simply dig it!

[@YouSeeGundam]

Thank you for watching! I tried making it as informative as possible but also entertaining and well put together so it would be easy for people to watch and enjoy 😁

[@jazztheartist]

Watched this because it appeared on my recommendations. I was a huge fan of gunpla and a builder myself and I especially love HGUC models. But the feeling I had when I was still building gradually disappeared over the past 4 years because I was so busy with life and did not really put some budget on it eventually and went on gaming instead. This video reignited the dead flame I had inside for gunpla building and now I wanna get back to it. I think I'll allot some of those hobby funds again to gunpla. Thank you good sir.

[@Swolorian]

Great vid bro! Very helpful , I watched Gundam back in the day on toonami but this weekend I did my first model , Barbados from iron blooded orphan , took me about 2.5 hours and I loved it and was so proud of the outcome . Can’t wait for my next build . Thanks for the informative vid bro . I just subbed also

[@anirudhdas5321]

Now finally I understand everything about starting a gundam kit. Thank you

[@YouSeeGundam]

Happy to help!

[@anirudhdas5321]

Thank you

[@GabDamn]

welcome to the hobby!

[@anirudhdas5321]

I am getting into gunpla during the lockdown.just waiting for my first kit to arrive

[@voltgaming2213]

@@anirudhdas5321 stick modi sticker

[@M3Sin]

Awesome guide! I got a Gundam Exia real grade for Christmas and was intimidated on opening the box considering it being my first Gunpla. A week later decided to give it a go and man, what a journey it was. During the process i was just mind blown by the level of detail and how the mechanics moved as it was coming together. Each piece completed was extremely satisfying and once it's all finished the payoff was more than id anticipated like it had sparked some sort of connection. i definitely understand the fan base behind this hobby now because i want more Gundams, a lot more.

[@bobbrossify]

Hey me too! Exact same kit and feelings. I’m now 3 kits in, have 3 kits out for delivery, and 3 back ordered. I love it. I’ll be getting in my first MG with a Barbatos tomorrow.

[@M3Sin]

@@bobbrossify nice!

[@AyoPlasmo]

nice

[@TwinBlades1]

I started with a HG, and got confused when buying gundams, but ended up making this months later.

[@M3Sin]

@@TwinBlades1 right on man,which Gundam did you get?

[@nhpl86]

Thank you for this perfect guide, i bought a 1/100 gunpla and need to get some tools now. So glad you did this guide, thanks!

[@caiocesar1504]

I just bought my first model kit, a MG Justice Gundam Will start in a few days since i'll be busy until them but this video helped a lot! And i also had a friend basically set me up with the necessary tools. After seeing my blind choice be a good one and that my friends tool selection was on point, can't wait until i get started!

[@Gunplabro]

Nice video! Probably should have started with "What is Gunpla?" then moved onto misconceptions? Let the viewer know what exactly the topic is?

[@YouSeeGundam]

Hmm maybe lol good point

[@serpentine4842]

I like how he played some music from the swival man jobbythehong

[@2tihw]

I'm glad I watched this before I opened the box to my first gunpla. I can't wait to build it with this new knowledge of what to expect.

[@gl0wTech]

impulse bought a kit after watching my first gundam series (witch from mercury) and im so excited. thanks for all the great tips!!!

[@synth15]

I wish we had this video 18 years ago lol. Good job mate!

[@YouSeeGundam]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid :)

[@DisasterEXE]

I wish I had seen this before I started building Gunpla models on Twitch, but now that I have, I can show my viewers how easy it is to get started. Thank you so much for making this. I will share it with my community for sure!

[@redxiii_]

Planning to build Gundam Sandrock soon. Learned a lot from this! Thank you! From the Philippines here.

[@Haysoos]

I bought an EVA thinking it was a figure then it came in and I had to build it, I had Bionicles when I was a kid so getting to build the EVA was so fun and I've been so interested in building more ever since, this is a great intro video. I'm definitely interesting in customizing too. So, getting a nice intro to the deep end of the hobby is nice.

[@222iulio]

I remember my first time building the EVA-01 PG kit, it was an ABSOLUTE DISASTER: First you had to fit a TIGHT silicon "skin" (if I may call it so) around the skeleton of the EVA and only then build the armor around it, but due to how tight the silicon was some parts literally broke over time due to the pressure the silicon had put on them. It was my first BIG deception about the PG kits... Now I know some people might want to buy the kit because well it's Evangelion, but don't. The PG EVA isn't worth it: The pieces are weak and the silicon fitting part is not even challenging it's straight up unfun, and the color pallet and details isn't great.

[@YouSeeGundam]

I’ve built the PG Eva as well, it was horrendous

[@mumbojumbo123]

My first built was also a eva... Terrible expirience I would advice to start with a gundam because the shapes are easier and they are less flimsy Ps: I broke the longinus lance😬🤦

[@cone659]

my first kit was the unit 01 RG, and i didnt even know it was a kit. i just thought it was a really cool figure

[@Danchou_DAISUKI]

@@cone659 that’s funny. When I was 7 I begged my mom to buy me the mg freedom kit I thought it was a figure too lmao

[@cyclone044]

wallet go ouch

[@Jirujan]

"no bad kit" *HG Tristan enter the chat

[@npc6817]

have you seen the tristan redemption arc? no bad kit

[@holden_7597]

It’s a badly articulated kit. You may not personally like it, but it does everything it needs to. Honestly it’s worst aspect is color separation.

[@TheEcoas]

1/100 vgHnAGhNinaghiNa

[@npc6817]

@@TheEcoas what, I liked that one...

[@asmc1492]

fuuuck, i just got it

[@ezrajoseph9792]

Although I'll probably not pick up the hobby anytime soon, I just wanted to say this guide is very clear, concise, and excellently paced. Growing up, a lot of kids my generation in my country had Gunpla kits so I'm familiar with the hobby. My best friend in middle school had a couple of kits and we assembled one together once. Good times.

[@coffeelatte8616]

It is... I'm interested in gunpla since I build a lot of Lego lately.. I might not have the resource yet but when I do.. I definitely know which one to buy first thanks to this

[@MondsuchtV]

It looks quite complex but a lot of fun to make! Thanks for this superb guide for newbies like me, basically you need the right tools and pay close attention to the manual. I'll be going back to this one to review it on detail at each step.

[@KevinJDildonik]

It's not this complex. This guide is just thorough. Short version. Your local store probably has stacks of High Grade 1:144 kits, they're priced in the neighborhood of $15-$20 so they're going to be an obvious starting point. Pick up some side cutters, which are actually in lots of toolboxes already. Hobby grade cutters have pointy ends to fit into tight spaces on small parts. And you don't need to be able to read Japanese. The hardest part of your first kit is being careful not to cut off the wrong parts since you don't yet know the common shapes. Just go slow, be careful, look at your instructions a lot. Even if you totally mess up and cut too deep, like you cut off a peg used to attach parts, maybe pick up some super glue just to be safe. Problem solved.

[@divinkitty9452]

I've been wanting to get into gunpla for years. Saw my local game store had some on the shelf, but rather than diving right on in I figured I'd wait a bit. Then I found this video in my recommendations and learned a lot, not just for Gunpla, but for other kits that require cutting out pieces and sticking them together. Wonderful video, but now I feel even less obliged to continue working on the Warhammer set I got 5 years ago because ho boy did I make a lot of mistakes. Glad I saw this before I started working on the new Killteam kit coming out and before buying some gunpla.

[@taylorwaddell]

Just ordered a 1/100 Master Grade Red Frame and it's 1/100 Flight Pack. I'm really excited to build again. My first Gunpla were made back when Gundam Wing/Endless Waltz and G Gundam were popular, so it's been a while. You just got a subscriber my guy!

[@YouSeeGundam]

Welcome to the channel and welcome back to the hobby!

[@skyeguy7914]

Coming back to comment again on this video as a much more experienced builder. Working on even more kits, I now have some master grade progress under my belt, with the current project I’m stoked for being the MG astray Kai. A kit I’ve heard from many is one of the best out there. The deeper in you go, the more you get out. You’ll make mistakes, lose or damage parts, do an atrocious job with certain paint jobs, weather kits in a way that makes them just look wrong. But you’ll also get results that are mind boggling, take pride in the best results you achieve, and fill your den with collections upon collections of projects that took hours, days, even weeks of time to finish. Very soon I’ll be getting my first perfect grade. I want to do actual kitbashing some day. I’ve even learned about painting techniques, and want to study things like color theory just to improve that much more. This stuff is art, and will open a whole new world to you if you try to be a little bold with it. This video was a perfect diving point for me to really get into things with, and I highly recommend it.

[@SpaceBunn6863]

I recently started dipping my toes into gunpla as a way to spend more time with my husband who is absolute gunpla nerd!! Thank you for the amazing beginner video, it helps a lot in helping me understand my love's hobby and engaging with it more!

[@priyanshu1667]

This is probably THE most well put, concise and informational guide I've ever seen on the Internet, not just related to Gundams , but in general. Kudos man, great work. More guide videos should be formed like this.

[@ThalkorthePyromaniac]

Been making kits for years, but this video still taught me some new stuff💖 Appreciate the hard work you put into it.

[@jaylinjollyjoy4002]

This video was great and really helped me to decide to buy my first Gunpla! Currently building the HG AMS-119 Geara Doga!

[@grant1ism]

I have been collecting Gundam for around 7 months now and I love building them. This was the first video I watched before I got my first Gundam.